The Directorate of Student Affairs, McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, in collaboration with the Cultural Youth Movement Education Foundation, recently organized a public lecture titled “Addressing Violent Extremism and Promoting Peace in West Africa: Young People as Peace Drivers.” The event brought together scholars, peace advocates, and young changemakers to discuss solutions to violent extremism and promote peacebuilding efforts in the region. 

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) conducted a Resource Verification Exercise in McPherson University The visit was part of the institution’s request for an increase in its admission quota for the Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.NSc.) programme and its aspiration to establish a Faculty of Nursing.

The Vice-Chancellor of McPherson University, Professor Francis Igbasan, alongside his entourage, recently visited the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, Ogun State. The visit aimed to appreciate the hospital’s efforts in training McPherson University students and to strengthen the existing partnership between both institutions. 

The Vice-Chancellor of McPherson University, Professor Francis Igbasan, alongside his management team, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu, at his office. The visit was aimed at strengthening the relationship between the university and the state government. 

The management of McPherson University, convened a meeting with all vendors operating within the University campus to review their activities and deliberate on issues since the commencement of the 2024/2025 academic session. The meeting aimed to strengthen collaboration between the university and its vendors while addressing concerns impacting the campus community. 

The Department of Accounting, College of Social and Management Sciences at McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, hosted the project defense of two Master of Science (MSc) students. The defense showcased the academic and research excellence within the department. 

Professor Alese Boniface Kayode of the Department of Cyber Security, Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), conducted an inspection of the ongoing construction of a 5,000-seat multipurpose hall at McPherson University during a recent visit to the institution. The inspection followed his participation in an M.Sc project assessment at the university. 

The College of Computing at McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, has made history by hosting its first Master’s dissertation defense in Computer Science. The exercise was another development in university’s academic achievements. 

Rev. Dr. Sam Aboyeji, the General Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria and Visitor to McPherson University, accompanied by his wife, Rev. Olabisi Aboyeji, paid a working visit to inspect the ongoing construction of a 5,000 capacity multipurpose hall. The project, expected to be a transformative development for the Institution, is currently under construction and will provide students, faculty, and visitors with a modern facility for various events and activities.

Dr. Grace Aina, the first female HOD in Accounting Department in McPherson University. In this interview with Timothy Sogaolu, Goodness Olugbuyiro & Aanu Atanda, she shared her thoughts on her tenure as HOD, drug abuse among other important matters. Excerpts: